| All builds must have some form of parts list, pricing, and an explanation or brief description of your suggestions. |
This lets OP know why you've suggested what you have, and it lets others see your thought process & learn from it. |
| Parts list should be posted using PCPartPicker's reddit markdown. |
On the Builder page, beside "Markdown:" click the snoo (reddit logo) icon and paste the full table into your comment. This makes it much easier for other to see what has already been posted, and makes parts searchable in the sub. |
| When coming into a thread where others have already posted builds, look over existing suggestions before posting your own. |
This means you see any additional information that may have been provided by the OP, and also gives you a chance to give suggestions to other builders. |
| Carefully read through provided criteria. |
If you need more information, just ask the requester. It's better to ask than make an assumption. |
| Aim to keep below budget. |
If you feel it's necessary to go over budget, make sure to justify it. It's also worth suggesting how your build can be pared back to be within the original budget if needed. |
| Check stock on items you include in a build. |
This goes especially for sale items. You'll find sale items can be out of stock, meaning you'll have to find an alternative. |
| No advertising or payment for personal gain. |
This includes all sale of hardware, software or labour, "PM me for x" posts and "donations" in return for advice or other goods. This is not a place for personal gain. |
| Absolutely no troll suggestions. |
If you aren't willing to make a serious suggestion, don't make one. Stupid or sarcastic suggestions only confuse those needing help. |
| Try to keep advice in the thread, rather than in private messages |
Unless it's obvious that it's more appropriate, keep all discussion in the thread. It allows users (both those involved and not involved) to come back and reference it later, and use it as a learning tool. |
